The basics of setting up a reflective material, Part 2
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Design 3D CX 8 for Mac – Overview
Getting Started Series Overview Video Design 3D CX 8 for Mac Design 3D CX 8 for Mac gives you easy to use, accessible power. Now 64 bit, Design 3D gives you more power, more speed, access to more memory for larger files, LiveRay, global soft shadows, HDR Light Studio support, and much, much more. This video is part of the Getting Started series, and can also be accessed using the Design 3D CX 8 “Help” menu. Learn more about Design 3D CX 8 on the Strata.com product page.
Beginner’s First Project in Design 3D CX 8
Getting Started Series First Project Design 3D CX 8 for Mac This supplement bottle project will show you how to import Adobe Illustrator artwork, turn it into a three-dimensional model, apply a label to the bottle, and setup a hero shot to create a final rendering. Along the way you’ll learn the basics of the user interface and how to work in 3D space. Design 3D CX 8 users: These videos are part of the Getting Started series, and can also be accessed using the Design 3D CX 8 “Help” menu. Non-Design 3D CX 8 users: For CX 7 and
Fundamentals of Design 3D CX 8
Getting Started Series Fundamentals of Design 3D CX 8 for Mac This series of videos provides the fundamentals for new users – or users who just need a refresher. The basics are covered, including some features that are new to version 8. These videos are part of the Getting Started series, and can also be accessed using the Design 3D CX 8 “Help” menu.
Model Size Reduction Strategies
Reducing the complexity of your model can be important – whether the number of objects, the polygon count, the texture size, or any combination of these. Smaller, more efficient models can improve rendering times and allow you to use the model in real-time display (such as augmented reality, web display, iBooks illustrations, etc.) and even for 3D printing.
Green Apple Tutorial
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to import an Adobe Illustrator file, Lathe it into a 3D object, use a linked Adobe Photoshop file to create a texture, and then render an image of the scene. The 12 page PDF document provides a detailed step-by-step tutorial and the associated tutorial files give you what you need to build the project.
